O Father, watching over me
And leading me through life
So many times I call to Thee
In sorrow, guilt and strife
And faithful, Lord, art Thou nearby
To answer every prayer
Protect me, Lord, lest I deny
Our fellowship, Thy care
O Father, Thou spared not Thy Son
But bought us with His blood
From many nations, made Thou one
United brotherhood
Where'er we gather in His name
A common love we share
At home, in distant land, the same
Communion everywhere!
Past children of Thy covenant
From every age and land
Ascended through the firmament
And joined a mighty band
One day, we hope to sing with them
Thy hymn composed beyond
And with Thy congregation form
An everlasting bond